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Overland offers outdoor education trips for teens that combine adventure, leadership, and meaningful personal growth.
Students explore the outdoors alongside supportive leaders, forming strong friendships and building greater independence along the way. For more than four decades, Overland has delivered professionally guided programs centered on safety, teamwork, self-reliance, and meaningful discovery in remarkable destinations around the world.
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From one pioneering trip in 1985 to outdoor education trips for teens around the world, Overland has grown while staying true to its core values. Discover how our story began and the community that continues to shape it today.
Explore Montana’s river ecosystems, local food systems, and soaring peaks through hands-on stewardship projects, hiking, and backpacking on this transformative two-week teen adventure with Overland.
Build real-world Spanish skills through immersive language study, cultural exploration, and scenic hiking in the Pyrenees. Over three weeks, teens learn from native speakers, explore Barcelona, build confidence, strengthen friendships, and experience Spain’s vibrant culture.
Restore trails, backpack through the Chugach Mountains, and explore Alaska’s glacial waters by sea kayak. Over two weeks, teens build outdoor skills, support conservation work, strengthen friendships, and develop a deeper appreciation for nature together.
Support local communities through farming, youth enrichment, and trail restoration, then hike, raft, and camp across the Berkshires. Over two weeks, teens build skills, strengthen friendships, and discover the impact of service, teamwork, and adventure.
Develop real-world French skills through immersive language study, cultural exploration, and scenic hiking in the French Alps. Over three weeks, teens learn from native speakers, explore Chamonix, build confidence, strengthen friendships, and experience French culture.
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Experienced leaders guide every trip with professionalism, mentorship, and a strong commitment to safety.
Teens form lasting friendships while learning teamwork, communication, and confidence in supportive groups.
Outdoor challenges encourage independence, resilience, curiosity, and personal growth beyond the classroom.
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What makes Overland different from a traditional summer camp?
Overland combines outdoor adventure, travel, leadership development, and personal growth in a professionally guided experience. Rather than staying in one location, students explore inspiring destinations while building independence, teamwork, confidence, and lasting friendships through meaningful shared challenges.
How does Overland prioritize student safety?
Safety is central to every Overland program. Trips are led by experienced leaders who provide structure, mentorship, and support throughout the summer. Programs are thoughtfully planned, professionally managed, and designed to help students grow in a safe, encouraging environment.
What skills do teens gain from outdoor education trips?
Students develop leadership, resilience, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through immersive outdoor experiences. Overland programs encourage teens to step outside their comfort zones, become more self-reliant, and build confidence that extends beyond the summer experience.
Why are phones limited during Overland trips?
Overland encourages students to disconnect from screens so they can connect more deeply with their peers, leaders, and surroundings. Without constant digital distractions, teens often build stronger friendships, become more present, and gain confidence through real-world experiences and conversations.
Who are Overland trips designed for?
Overland programs are designed for middle school and high school students who are excited about adventure, travel, and personal growth. Whether a student is new to outdoor experiences or already confident in the outdoors, trips are structured to support different ages, interests, and experience levels.
Overland supports students and families with thoughtfully designed programs focused on leadership, growth, connection, and discovery
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Students build confidence, communication skills, teamwork, and independence through supportive mentorship and shared outdoor experiences.
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Join thousands of students who have discovered confidence, friendship, and personal growth through Overland’s outdoor education trips for teens. Every experience is thoughtfully designed to encourage independence, leadership, and meaningful connection in unforgettable outdoor settings led by experienced mentors.
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